“We urge drivers to abide by speed limits and not to over speed,” said Maj Gen Khater.

On the first ten days of Ramadan, Sharjah Police fined a total of 483 motorists for not abiding by traffic rules, including driving recklessly, not paying attention to the roads, over speeding and other violations, according to Sharjah Police.

Mr Thomas Edelmann, founder of Road Safety UAE, advised people who are fasting to take it easy and leave early to avoid speeding.

“By the end of the day and before Iftar, people want to go home or a restaurant to break their fast and rest. Their bodies are dehydrated and do not react the same way. However, there is no point in rushing.”